El Cerrito Real Estate For Sale

El Cerrito, CA is a city of over 23,000 people. It is located just across the Bay from San Francisco on the eastern shore. Known for its many hillside homes offering outstanding bay views, it is also popular among its residents and visitors who use the 80 acre tree-lined Hillside Natural Area Open Space, as well as over 45 acres of parks throughout the city. The town was originally named after the highly visible Albany Hill, just across the border from El Cerrito, and in Spanish, the name means "little hill".

Homes in the area reflect the growth of the city. From the smaller pre-war cottages, bungalows and stucco homes to the post war ranch, mid-century modern and Mediterranean styles, there is a home to fit your needs and your pocketbook.

It is a busy city for shoppers, and has an extremely active commercial core along San Pablo Avenue which runs through the city. Additionally it hosts the very popular El Cerrito Plaza. A long time fixture in the city, it has numerous restaurant choices, plus anchors like Dress Barn, Ross, Barnes & Noble, Lucky Stores, Petco, and more.

For those that want to live locally, but commute easily,It has a BART station adjacent to the Plaza, and is just moments from Highways 580 and 80 which provide access to just about any city in the area.